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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia. jefferson Coun-
to, to-wit: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of jefferson County, April
1887.
ministrator of Nancy Florence, deceased.
Plaintiff,
JOSHUA CARPER aud Margaret V. his wife;
Edward W. Brown and Mary E. his wife !;
Charles L. Keller and Matilda v. his wife !;
Joseph c. Keller and Rebecca his wife: Wal
ter s. Keller; George L. SnIithey and Sarah
E. Smithey his wife, children of Geo H. Kel-
Ter; Jonathan Keller, Geo. Fl. Keller. Luz
cinda Cooper Daniel Hall. Philip Carper.
Catherine Carpcr. Nancy Carper. Mary Car
per, G. NJ. Del. Smith. A. VI. Evans, r. 81.
Bates. Fannie L. White, Administrator of s.
T. White. ..........-..-....- Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME object of this suit is to subject the real
i estate of Nancy Florence. deceased, to the
payment of her debts; to convene the cred
itors, and distribute the balance of the pro-
ceeds from said real estate to those entitled I'M
der the will.
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendants. Joshua Carper add Mar
garet v. his wife Charles L. Keller and Ma
tilda " his wife Joseph C. Keller and Rebecea
his wife; Walter s. Keller; George L. Smithey
and Sarah E. Snithey his wife, children of
Geo. Fl. Keller. deceased: Jonathan Keller.
Geo. Fl. Keller. Lucinda Cooper, Philip Car
per- Catherine Carper. Nancy Carper and Mary
Carper. are non-r'.sidents of the State of West
Virginia. they are hereby required to appear
within one month after the date of the first
publication of this order. aud do what is nc
cessary to protect their interests in this matter
T. w. LATIMER.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
April s. 1SS7-4t [Spirit Fee. STOOL
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G. w. Halter.
SHARP Practice THAT DrDN'r WI,

SHARP PRACTICE THAT DIDN'T WIN.
On Saturday, glib tongued stran-
ger entered the dry goods store of
Messrs. Emmert & Fiery, saying he
desired to purchase some handker-
chiefs. He was waited upon by Mr..
Charles Thompson, who sold him
what he wished. He then asked if
he could give him a five dollar bill
for silver, and whilst making the ex-
change he managed to keep Mr..
Thompson engaged in conversation
and leaving his own money and that
of the firms laying on the counter,
he suddenly changed his mind, and
said he would take a ten dollar bill
for the whole. Without thinking,
Mr.. Thompson gave him the $40 bill,
but the stranger had hardly disap-
peared, when he discovered that he
was out just So, having taken his own
five dollars and that of the stranger
and giving him ten dollars for it. He
Immediately sent an officer after the
fellow, and he was soon captured and
taken before Justice Matthaei, where
he stated that it was mistake and
upon his giving Mr.. Thompson his
money he was allowed to go on his
way reioicing.-Ndr. Statesman.
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Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia. Jefferson Coun-
ty tO-wit: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of jefferson County, April
1897.
SUSAN WARDEN. ................ Plaintiff.
Against
j. LUTHER BOWERS. Defendant.
TINHE object of this suit is to recover judg-
Il ment on bond signed j. Luther Bowers.
payable to Susan Warden, for the sum of
100000.
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit.
that the Defendant. J. LIthrr Bowers. is a
nonresident of the State of West Virginia. he
is hereby required to appear within four weeks
after the date of the first publication of this
order. and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this matter
T W. I.ATIMER.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Chas Portertirld, p. q.
April $, lss7-4t. Esprit Fee. s5.oO.l
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THE FIRST FLOOR

is assigned as the sales room for dress goods
silks laccs. ribbons. gloves. gents furnishings.
handkerchicfs. aud small wares. Connected
with the silk department. is dark room for
showing the effect of gas light upon colorcd
silks; very essential feature. as ofttmes goods
which appear by daylight" be of desired shade,
under the gasIicht will he changed in shade ell
tirely. The shipping room. where parcels are
assorted and transferred to delivery wagons. 9
located in the rear Of this story. where direct
access can be had from the large yard and
alley. At the right of the main stairway is n
.'burcau of information" where inquiries will
be answered relative to the arrival and dcpar-
ture of trains and mails. the time of opcnin"
and closing the public buildings. the location
of the various departments. &c Here visitors
NAV procure postage stamps and have checked
and cared for temporarily their Satchcls. par
GELS. &c. which may be inconycnicnt to carry
while shODDiuU.
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General Insurance Agency
3. r. LElSEMRING,

Insure against FIRE in the following ars.-ela..
companies:
The Lancashire Insurance Company, Of Lon
don. England. Assets. Q! .5lS.22S
The German Insurance Company, Freeport,
Illinois. Assets. 81 ,S43. 40S.OS
The Reading Fire Insurance Company, Pa,
The Mutual Benefit Association, of New Ark,
The National Life aud Maturity Association.
of Washington, d. c.
The Fidelity and Casualty Company, of
New York.
May !. 1886.
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Mr.. Editor Il noticed an article
in your last paper, under the head of
1.-The Situation in Jefferson" and al
fusion to certain gentleman's office
being used by the Republicans. I
think it but fair to say, that the gen.
tleman was absent during the day and
could not be held responsible for the
use made of his office by Mr.. Lessen
ring and Mr.. Burwell, the Republican
BOSSES FAIR.
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New Palace of Commerce.
TIE SPLENDID STRUCTURE OF THE
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.

A Handsome improvement on F Street.-The
Floors TO be Deuoted 10 B'tsiness-Nearly an
Acre of Floor Space and Half a Mile of Coun-
tn. Room-The architectural Features Of ate
Building.
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The Legislature meets tomorrow.
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For Sale !!

n BEALL BROS. & PHILLIPs.
December 1. 1SS5-tf.
nALGARN has received his second install
~ Inent Of Shoes. for Ladies. Gentlemen and
Children. He has the largest variety he haz
ever had In stock, all Of which win be sold Mt
shortest living profits. Call and examine stock,
three doors west of First National Bank.
pRfME CanVassed Hams always In stock.
Il quality guaranteed. For sale three doors
west Of First National Bank by
March q. 1887. 8. 8. DALGARN.
LEANSED Goods, Dried Fruits. Beans. &C.,
" DC, for sale by 8. g. DALGARS.
March r. 1887
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FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
Mcssrs. WILLET & LIBBEY.
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Ex-Supreme Judge Berkshire, of
Morgantown. who is here attending
Court, says that he is clearly of the
opinion that the called session of the
Legislature can not legally elect U.
5. Senator; that it is not such n
meeting of the legislature as the
Federal laws contemplate; that they
refer to a session in course "a session
of the Legislature occurring in due
time, fixed and certain, and not to
any restricted session that may hap
pen to exist for other purpose.
Kmg,oood Journal.
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A LADIES RECEPTION RthbM
over the shipping room. commanding view
of the main floor. is mezzanine story. hand
s0mcly fitted mp for ladies' reception room.
decorated in oriental style. with handsome tiled
Fireplace. ornamental halustradG and fri"Zc
screen. where may be seen the principal fashion
publications. which will be found great con-
vcnience for lady shoppers. and especially those
from out of town. This is new feature in n
Washington dry goods house. and will Doubt
less prove very attractive one. Opening from
this room is n lavatOry and toilet room for la
dies. Access to the rCcptiOn room is from the
main stairway. six feet wide. which in itself is
handsome. and when taken in connection with
the reception room the effect is very pleasing.
Near the stairway on the main floor is n
beautiful drinking fountain of Tennessee mar
BILE which is supplied with water cooled nv
forming the pipes in coils in large tank and
packin" them around with ice. tins excluding
from the water all impurities which the ice
might contain.
Realizing that more room would he required
than this new building would nffnrd. the firm
have leased from Mr.. Carlisle also the adjOn-
ing building. No. 1013 F street and. nv large
arch openings in the separating wall. the conn
tiers are continued through from the new build
ing on the first floor forming practically one
grand salcsroom. containing" $500 superficial
fnn
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THE SECOND AND THIRD STORIES.

THE SECOND AND THIRD STORIES.
On the second story is located the offices of
the firm. which are in the most retired portion.
and are fitted with wash bowl. wardrobe. &c.
The main portion. however. is devoted to sales
room for boys clothing. ladies' muslin I'M
derwcar. cnrscts. infants underwear. misses
dresses, Hamburgs and art embroidery. and.
with the large show windows continued into
this story is hardly inferior to the main room
below. The third floor is assigned sales
room for clonks ladies and misses suits. jrr-
scys. goSsamCrs. and for drcssmaking. In the
rear are three fitting rooms. where ladies' gar
mcnts NAV he tried on. and where measure
mcnts will be taken for tailor made costumes.
THE UPPER FLOORS.
The front portion of the fourth story is as
signed to the sale of curtains and upholstery
goods. and the light is practically perfect
Here. also are the reserve stock-rooms, rooms
for Use in connection with the Office cOmmuni-
cation being had by speaking tubes and by n
small spiral staircase. a room for the display of
samples by travelling statesmen. and also for the
muil-ordcr department. which has become an
important feature of large retail establish
mcnts. that of this firm comparing favorably
with those in other large cities.
The fifth floor is given up to the manufactur-
ing and drcssmakng departments.
THE SIZE OF THE BUILDING.
Some idea of the size of the building may be
had when it is known that in the two buildings
there are 43 500 square feet of available space.
nearly an acre. The counter surface alone ag-
to form n continuous counter feet inches
wide along the curb from the Boston Store to
the Treasury Department
The woods used in the finishing and fittings
are mainly cherry and poplar. brought to a
mahogany color and polished. The principal
stories are treated in colOrs. the ceilings in
graded tints of delicate blue and ecru. and the
walls of light terra Gotta. with wide decorated
friczc. This work has been very artistically
done by Messrs. Emmert & Quarterly, of Wash
ington-
Access to all the stories is obtained by two
passenger elevators. with handsome cars. ma
ho"any finish. with plate-glass bcvclcd mir
rOrs. each held by four wire cables. \ freight
elevator receives goods directly from the alley
and communicates with the various stores
These arc hydraulic elevators. from Messrs.
Otis Bros. & Co. of New York. and are fur
nishcd with all the modern appliances for insur-
ing safety. The automatic cash railway. the
same system which McSsrs. Woodward e Lo-
throp have used for several years In the avenue
store. and which they introduced into Wash
ington. with improvements. and much neater
in appearance. runs throughout: communicate
ing with the cashiers desks in the various
stories which are located above the level of
the shelving. This system has been thorough
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TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 10. 1887.
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Colored school teachers were threatened with
dismissal by the Board of Education. CMr.
Colston, Chairman of the Democratic Exec
utiye COMMITTEES. is President of the Board)
TCor Wheelinq Inteili9encer.
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that day. viz: jefferson County Bonds. 6
per cent. bonds. ir-Itcd to the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad COMPANY, numbered follows ::
, 1887-06-29

at any time TO hurricanes, the worst month
being August; nevertheless it is plain that
the occurrence Of hurricanesis connected with
the suns ~sojourn north of the equator, for
although it is true that they may occur at
any time Of the year. yet out OF over 300 which
have been recorded in the history OF the
West Indies, only about 8 have been found
to occur ontside the four months named,
hence called very properly ''the hurricane
MONTHS This view is confirmed by the fact
that similar storms occurring elsewhere In the
world are in like manner connected with
the hot season Of the year, those in the Chi
nese sea and the Bay Of Bengal occurring in
the northern summer, while those inthat part
of the Indian Ocean which lies south OF the
equator occur in the early months OF the
year.
The young readers of the "Avis' who have
followedthese remarks through, will nave seen
how manifold are the results which flow from
the simple fact of the earth's axis being in
clined to the plane or level on which it moves
around the sun, instead of its being upright
upon it. On another occasion it may perhaps
be worth while to deal with the subject as a
whole, and consider an entire revolution Of
the earth about the sun.
, 1887-06-29
AMERICAN OPINION ON THE HOME
RULE MOVEMENT.
(GMGrdiGn, 4 Nay, 1877

Mr.. Giadst0ne'S reference 10 CeF-
tain Of the subscriptions coming from
this country in support OF the Home
Rule movement as s'those humane
contributions which were rejecting
such a splendid light upon America"
shows an entirely incorrect impression
in regard TO American opinion. His
remark is followed by u letter which
indicates mi=giving in the matter, for
he asks for information Hs to the num-
Der of persons who had attended re-
cent meetings, "and especially an es-
innate of the number of Governors,
mayors, senators, representative
clergymen, and other official or high
ly responsible persons by whom such
meetings have been c~ountenanced or
supported" desire to bear witness,
through your columns, to the fact
that the true and intelligent American
opinion is not ON the side Of Mr..
Gladstone in his advocacy of n sepa-
rate Parliament and a separate Exc
cutiye for Ireland. The great majO-
rity Of thoughtful persons who have
really informed themselves in the
matter regard the proposal as simply
one for the surrender of Ireland to
the control of the worst element of
the population. | could give a multi
tude Of names of leading men, espe-
cially mel OF judicial mind, who con-
slider that acquiescencc in the demand
of the Irish agitators would be for
England suicidal. A Judge in II of
our eastern cities, who has been long
on the bench, and who has hardly
his superior anywhere, told me that
the spectacle of the first assembly of
the world paralysed MS to lis action
by men who sat there only to obstruct
its business was to him startling-that
he believed the Acknowledgement of
Leinster, Munster, md Connaught
would be perfectly justifable.
of course no one having any con-
aec,ion with politics would mike a
public statement OF this kind; the Irish
voters hold, in all u great cities, the
balance of power, and no one seeking
Office dares TO uttera word displeas-
ing to them. this is the explanation
of the meetings which are being held.
and about which Mr.. Gladstone en-
quires. The Irish really constitute
the audience of these meetings, and
those who speak, or who otherwise
take lead, are either politicians or
men of Irish blood. OF the two mil-
lions Of Irish birth in America all but
S Der cent. live in cities. As an
American, writing to the Times in
August last, pointed out:-
, 1887-06-29

0IIOt btVuS " VI - ~ -
es, and enables them to dictate and
control lie nomination and secure TO
themselves the lions share of the POI
liticaI spoil. They are notoriously
the most active, eIbowing, pushing,
grasping politicians in our country.
There is scarcely a town in the north
ern States, big or little, where they
have not cIutched control of the tax
ing and spending power of the muni-
cipaliiies, and the appointing power
as we'll. Thus, they hold the greater
proportion OF the places on the police
and fire departments, and of the pub
lie works and charities supported by
taxes, and municipal clerkships of all
sorts. Of'how they discharge their
duties nothing need be snid here.
Having secured the taxing power,
their constant effort everywhere is 10
increase the rates. on the taxpayers
in order to raise salaries higher and
find places for more Irish office-hold-
ers. A constant struggle is going on
in all our northern cities between the
American taxpayers and the Irish
'~taxraters' and it is a struggle for ex.
istence on the part of the American
element"
The writer from whom I quote
refers further to-
"rhe peculiar and remarkable APP
titude of the Irish TO seize control of
The caucus machinery, and through
it rule the party they act with. The
chief ambition of the Irish in America
appears to be to get offices and gain
n livelihood at The expense of the tax
payers. They have succeeded in
these objects to an astonishing extent,
and now hold and enjoy tens of thou
sands OF public places of all kinds in
the urban communities. Next 10
getting an office, their most popular
occupation is keeping a saloon for
the snle of liquor, as such places
are centres of political influence and
stepping stones to Office. An enor-
NOUS number Of Irish saloon-keepers
are city aldermen in American cities,
and these control the taxing power
and the dispensing of contracts aud
Jobs, aud the filling of minor Offices
with swyar,ns of their cOuntrymen."
To the truth of The foregoing every
American can bear witness, mid your
readers can judge from it of the value
of the assurances of sympathy which
MI. Gladstone is receiving from off
cial persons in our great cities. l
admit that outside of Irish Americans
and the class of politicians there are
many persons who declare themselves
for Home Rule simply because of
their devotion to Mr.. Gladstone. 1t
is creditable to our nature that hon.
age is paid to truth and noblrness
of mind, and Mr.. Gladstone made
his full surrender I o tine Irish agita-
tors at the moment when he had
come TO be almost universally regard
ed here as the foremost OF English
speaking men. Certain people fol.
low him because they have been in
n way taken captive. | speak of
women as we'll as men they say
there IRE times when it is safe 10 be
~ VKN~~-, 2~KE -
, 1887-06-29

oppressed them. but If a mining .boss"
or superintendent dismissed one of
them for incompetence or other cause
he appealed to the society. and ~
were detailed 10 infict its vengeance.
Murder after murder was committed
and for years the terrible work went
ON. No one could be punished, for
witnesses would not testify. Such
was the terror the organisation IN
spired that in one case "a murder was
committed in the presence OF sixty OF
seventy witnesses, not n of whom
could be made to give evidence. |
speak of what I know when / state
hat a man OF high character, a
mining superintendent, received a
notice that within two weeks he vas
to be shot. He took every precau-
ton, changing his sleeping place ; but
in less than a fortnight he was inur-
dered when on bus way to his Office.
The business of a great railway and
mining company was paralysed. For
tunateIy q lawyer of remarkable abb
lily and resolution became the presi-
dent of the company; a detective Of
equal courage was secured, n at
length overwhelming evidence was
produced, convictions we're obtained
and sixteen, l think, Ofthe murderers
were hanged. It was coercion" pro-
nOunced and decided, and the re-
mnrkable thing WINS that peace, and
order, aud security to life and proper
ty instantly followed.
1t is natural to refer to all this
in considering the probability OF good
government in Ireland as the result OF
control being given to the ignorant
and degraded portion of the popuIa~
ton. We cannot here forget the MUIR
der of black men in the streets of
New York, and the burning Of a CO.
Toured orphan "sylu II by lrishmen
seeking to uphold the slavery of the
South. To many of as, moreover, 1t
seems perfectly proper to call attention.
to the tpct that Mr.. Gladstone was
the one English Statesman who active
", though Internationally, aided 'h~
South in our war by saying publicly
and with soIemnity, Jefferson Davis
has created mn army. and has c%reutef
u navy, and, more than that, ne has
created n nation" His position as y
leading member of Lord PaImerstOn's
Government made this declaration %
serious blow to the Northern cause
while it gave great encouragement
at Richmond. "Acquiesce in the
separate rule Of the South" was his
counsel to the Norlh-''you cannot
prevent it" Where would Americ"
be to-day had we followed his adj
vice. The South is bounding forth
in a career of prosperity, and hardly
my one could be found throughout
her borders who does not rsJoiee that
the Confederacy failed to sstablislp
itself and tina, slnverywas o~verthrOwn-
An American Oi however frryent
devotion to Mr.. Gladstone could not
but feel at the time of Our great crisis
that he failed as ii statesman. To
many of us here it seems thar now III
his advanced years he is failing a
second time. aud in like manner
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-23
MAHONE AS THE VORTEX.

at the Republican convention in Harri-
sonburg last Saturday, DIR. J. b. Webb
one of the nominees for the House OF
Delegates, announced that during his
canvass he didn't intend that the Demo-
cratic orators should draw him ''into the
votex of discussion of VIM. Malone for
the U. s. Senate as an ISSUE" Doubtless
the worthy Doctor is most sincere in his
determination; most other Republican
/ canvassers between now and November
are or will be equally sincere in their de-
sire to avoid this most damaging issue.
But they will find it will be forced on
them; Gen. Malone himself IS forcing it
now, and the Democratic canvassers will
never let a Republican orator get off the
platform until he has dipped him once or
twice into the Doctor IS vortex. "VorteX"
Is good description Of Malone as pub
lie man, and the Doctor hit on happy
word. The Vortex has swallowed up three
Virginia railroads, the old line Republic
can party of Virginia, the whole popula-
ton of colored voters Of the State. Senator
Riddleberger's share of the Federal pat
ronage Of Virginia, the old Republican
Revenue Collectors, Postmasters and Mar
shals, and as the auctioneers say, other
things ''too numerous to MENTION" What
the vortex has not swallowed it has essayed
to crush, and swirling around the outer
circle of the maelstrom in a fierce effort to
escape, may still be seen the forms of Rid.
dleberger, Cameron. Brady. Rives, Yost,
Lewis and host of others. Will they
be drawn in before election day? DR..
Webb has made himself famous; Vortex
is the descriptive naple for William
Malone.
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a candidate for the legislature. Mr..
Rockingham Paul of Staunton. and others
also spoke.
The Local Option Executive Commit
tee of Loudoun county, on Monday, after
full discussion, decided not to nominate a
temperance candidate for the House OF
Delegates; so also did the .Rockbridge
Executive Committee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-09-23

We have received copy of "The South.
ern Home" monthly journal in book
form, published at Kernersville. N. G.
The editor is j. Ell. Lindsay. formerly OF
Stanton. Oae of the departments is con.
Quoted by Miss Mamie l.. Hatchett, also
Virginian. The proprietors announce
that among its contributors will be A. c.
Gordon. Mrs. Margaret J. Preston and
other talented Southerners.